Offida: The Town of Bobbin Lace and the Oldest Carnival in the Marche
Among Pecorino vineyards and honey-colored alleyways, Offida guards a millennial craft: tombolo bobbin lace, and a Carnival dating back to the Middle Ages.
Jul 9, 2026Borghi, arte e storia minore
Si occupa di borghi, centri storici, chiese e siti archeologici: paesi sotto i mille abitanti e architetture fuori dalle guide turistiche ufficiali.
Among Pecorino vineyards and honey-colored alleyways, Offida guards a millennial craft: tombolo bobbin lace, and a Carnival dating back to the Middle Ages.
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